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ASHES

A memento mori for your browser tabs.

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Your life, visualized in a glance


🧠 What is ASHES?

ASHES by AROICE™ is a browser extension that replaces your default new tab page with a live countdown of your remaining time, based on your birthdate and expected lifespan.

  • 🕰️ Memento Mori — A persistent reminder that life is finite, and every second matters
  • 🧘 Intentional Browsing — Transform mindless browsing into moments of reflection
  • 🎨 Minimalist Design — Clean, distraction-free interface focused on what truly matters

✨ Core Features

📊 Time Visualization:

  • Live Countdown — See your remaining time visualized in real time
  • Personalized Calculation — Based on your birthdate and expected lifespan
  • Multiple Units — View your life in years, months, days, hours, or seconds

🔧 Customization:

  • Light & Dark Mode — Choose the theme that suits your preference
  • Inspirational Quotes — Philosophical reminders from stoic thinkers
  • Privacy-Focused — All your data stays on your device, no tracking

📥 Installation

  1. Download from Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.
  2. Install the extension to your browser.
  3. Open a new tab to set your birthdate and preferences.

✅ That's it! Your new tabs are now transformed.


👥 Ideal For

  • 🎯 People who feel like time slips through their fingers
  • 💼 Knowledge workers who spend hours in browser tabs
  • ⚙️ Those seeking mindfulness in their digital experience
  • 🧘 Individuals looking to live with more intention

🔍 How It Works

  • Input: Enter your birthdate and expected lifespan (once, during setup)
  • 🧮 Calculation: Ashes calculates your remaining time in various units
  • 📊 Display: Every new tab shows a visual representation of your finite time
  • 🧠 Reflection: The visualization creates a moment for intentional decision-making

📄 Releases and Changelog

Find:

  • ✅ Latest builds
  • 🐞 Bug Fixes
  • 📈 Improvements

All under the Releases Section.


🤝 Contributing

Want to improve Ashes?

💡 Your Ideas are welcome! File issues or feature requests here.


🧭 Roadmap

  • [✓] Initial Chrome & Firefox release
  • [✓] Light/Dark mode support
  • [✓] Stoic quote integration
  • [-] Custom backgrounds
  • [-] Time visualization options
  • [-] Widget customization
  • [-] Advacned Lifespan Calculation

Suggest ideas → Feedback Form


📜 License

Ashes is proprietary software developed by Aryan Techie.
Its source code is not publicly available or open-source.

By using this software, you agree not to:

  • Decompile, reverse-engineer, or modify the code
  • Redistribute the extension or parts of it
  • Use it for commercial purposes without explicit permission

All rights reserved © 2025 AroiceHQ. See full LICENSE.


💌 Support My Work

If Ashes helps you live more intentionally, consider supporting:

Support via Razorpay   Sponsor on GitHub


✍️ Author

Made with 💛 by Aryan Techie 🌐 AROICE

"This moment is real. What will you do with it?"


❓ FAQ

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  • Privacy concerns
  • Browser compatibility
  • Customization options

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